Based on the success of the Science Technology and Business (STB) Days at the Festival of Italian Creativity , the Consulate General of Italy promotes a second edition of STB days in October 7-9, during the month of Italian Heritage. These days, on the same perspective of the first very successful edition, aim to showcase the excellence of Italians and Italian- Americans in New England while bringing prominent Italian figures - artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, and investors - to Boston.

STB days will feature three days of discussions on science, technology, and business, focusing on four key themes designed to encourage dialogue and networking. These discussions will tackle important cultural, social, technological, and scientific challenges that shape the future of humanity and the planet, aligning with the UN Agenda 2030 and other major reports. The event’s agenda will provide a platform to explore innovative solutions for a more sustainable and inclusive future.

Leading Italian scientists, academics, entrepreneurs, investors, and venture capitalists from both Boston and Italy as well as World-class key opinion leaders and domain experts will engage in interactive discussions, open to the interaction with attendees. Some breakout sessions will be designed to address vertical and horizontal problem solving or business model innovation, data-centric sales & marketing and funding avenues. These events will span a wide range of topics - from the digital revolution to sustainable development and new manufacturing – with an emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship - presented in an engaging, fast-paced four-day program. The event will feature both a Science Forum and a Business Forum, with a dynamic schedule of talks, roundtables, fire-side chats and business meetings. Due to its networking focus, the three-day event can be considered the most significant edition of "Careers" the mentoring and networking event for young students and scientists, building on the success of its previous four editions and planting the seed for future events.

The Business and Science Forums will complement each other by offering networking opportunities across science, technology, and business sectors. The event is designed to attract Italian and U.S. scientists, institutions, companies, investment funds, accelerators, and venture capitalists. It aims to highlight the creativity of Italians and Italian-Americans in the Boston ecosystem, while also showcasing notable creative contributions from Italy to enhance mutual collaboration.

Organization of the three STB Days

The Italian Creativity Festival in Boston will organize its science, technology, and business program over three days, with discussions centered on the key topics mentioned above. These sessions will offer valuable networking opportunities and showcase creativity in science, technology, and business. The overarching goal is to address the major societal challenges of today and explore viable scientific solutions for the future. Each day will focus on a central theme:

• New Manufacturing
• Artificial Intelligence
• Life Sciences

Cross-cutting themes, such as arts, architecture, design and sustainability will be integrated into the discussions, exploring how technological evolution will influence our daily lives and future living. These topics are particularly relevant to Boston and New England, an international hub for life sciences, artificial intelligence and new manufacturing. Representatives from local institutions and development agencies will highlight their commitment to these sectors. Special sessions will also be dedicated to investment and startups, The STB days aim to facilitate meaningful interactions between scientists, entrepreneurs, and investors, creating a stimulating environment for exchanging ideas and fostering collaboration. It not only benefits participants but also strengthens the ties between Italian and Italian-American communities, paving the way for innovation and progress.

Partner organization of the event will be Italian Heritage Month Committee of Massachusetts who played a crucial role in supporting the Consulate General of Boston in organizing the festival of Italian Creativity. The organization of the days will also be supported by the organizations which usually partner with the Consulate in the promotional Activities.

Paolo Gaudenzi
Science and Technology Counselor

Consolato Generale d'Italia a Boston T (1) 617 4130380 (39) 335 5374247 paolo.gaudenzi@uniroma1.it - paolo.gaudenzi@esteri.it